Denmark August 2018: Pre-WLTP sales lifts market into YTD record

The Nissan Qashqai is the best-selling vehicle in Denmark for the third month running.

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Boosted by stock clearances ahead of the new WLTP emissions standard in effect on September 1, the Danish new car market soars 35.5% year-on-year in August to 20.740 registrations, lifting the year-to-date tally back into record heights at +2.4% to 157.974 units. Volkswagen surges 60% to 12.5% share vs. 14.1% YTD, distancing Peugeot (+55%), Renault (+37%) and Citroen (+80%) all outpacing the market. Nissan (+125%), Audi (+76%) and Ford (+53%) also shine in the remainder of the Top 10 while further down, DS (+409%), Subaru (+221%), Porsche (+160%), Honda (+119%), Fiat (+83%) and Volvo (+69%) stand out. The Nissan Qashqai (+239%) loads up on non WLTP-compliant sales and enjoys its third consecutive month in the Danish pole position but remains #2 YTD below the Peugeot 208 (+14%). The Citroen C3 (+180%) is #3 again ahead of the Toyota Yaris (-2%), Renault Clio (+28%) and Peugeot 308 (+460%). Other strong gainers include the VW Polo (+233%), Tiguan (+189%), Fiat 500 (+170%) and Audi A3 (+86%). The VW T-Roc (#20) leads recent launches above the Opel Grandland X (#48).

Previous month: Denmark July 2018: Nissan Qashqai, VW Polo and Citroen C3 on top

One year ago: Denmark August 2017: Toyota up 20% in market down 12.1%

Full August 2018 Top 40 All-brands and Top 240 All-models below.